PRESENTED BY THE WHS SCHOOL COUNSELORS Welcome to Junior Parent Night 2014.
Welcome School Counselors!
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Welcome School Counselors!
Who We Are…• Founded in 1861• Joined SUNY in 1948• Today… $800 Million Capital Construction
• Campus Center- Convocation Center and Ice Arena (2007)• The Village Townhouses (2010)• Lakeside Complex- Johnson, (2003), Riggs & Lakeside Dining Halls (2007)• School of Business (2003) • New School of Education facilities and the Richard S. Shineman Center for Science, Engineering and Innovation open Fall 2013
Who We Are…
• 696-Acres on Lake Ontario• 6,800 full-time undergraduate students• Over 110 academic programs
College of Liberal Arts & SciencesSchool of BusinessSchool of Communication, Media & the ArtsSchool of Education
Academics…Inside the classroom:
• 84% of classes are taught by full-time faculty• 88% of full-time faculty hold doctoral/ terminal degrees• 55% of our classes have fewer than 20 students
• Small classes for freshmen• College-wide average class size = 24
Student Life:Beyond the classroom:
• Over 170 student organizations• Extensive intramural, club and recreational options• 24 NCAA Division III athletic teams• Student employment opportunities
• 12 Residence Halls: plus Village Townhouses• A Variety of Residence Life Programs and Options
• First Year Experience• Hart Hall Global Living and Learning Center• Other Opportunities
• Recent renovations- Johnson, Riggs and Lakeside Dining Halls
Beyond Oswego:
• International Study Opportunities• Over 80 Programs & 30 Countries
• Internships/ Co-Ops• 1,000 local, national and international
• Volunteer and community service opportunities
The Compass:
• Major exploration & confirmation• Career events & special programs• Job/ graduate school search
assistance
Admission & Scholarships:Freshmen: • Rigorous Program
• Usually 85+ gpa; 1040+ SAT• EOP & small number of special admits• Amazing Scholarship opportunities!
• 12 or more credits since HS• Usually 2.50 gpa• $1,000 Merit Awards
Transfers:
Oswego Accepts:
• AP Scores of 3 or higher• IB Scores of 4 of higher• Prior College Credit
*Official transcripts are required for credit
The Bottom Line:
Total cost 2012-2013 $19,438 (NYS Residents)
Tuition: $5,570Room: $7,990*
ResNet & Laundry $218Board: $4,520*Fees: $1,271
Total fixed cost for non-NYS Residents: $28,819
*Oswego Guarantee
freezes Room & Board!
Tuition & Fees are subject to
change
Note: Estimate additional $2,200 books, travel and personal expenses(2013-2014 charges to be set soon.)
Financial Aid:
Be sure to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Apply Online: www.fafsa.ed.gov
Financial Aid Contacts: [email protected]
Next Steps: • We encourage students and families to visit Oswego to finalize their decision- choices available at oswego.edu/visit
• Submit Admission Deposit by May 1st
• Once deposit is made, students access “MyOswego” -- oswego.edu/myoswego -- and complete the steps on the New Student Menu, including registering for Orientation & choosing their housing
Learn More:
Office of Admissions New Student Orientation Phone: 315.312.2250 315.312.5522 Email: [email protected] [email protected] Web: oswego.edu/admissions oswego.edu/orientation
Residence Life & Housing Office of Student Financial AidPhone: 315.312.2246 315.312.2248Email: [email protected] [email protected] Web: oswego.edu/reslife oswego.edu/financial